National Transportation Safety Board

摘要

On the afternoon of October 2, 2005, the New York State-certificated public vessel Ethan Allen, with a State-licensed operator and 47 passengers on board, departed the marina at Lake George, New York, for a narrated cruise of the lake. About 20 minutes into the cruise, as the operator was maneuvering around Cramer's Point, a wave or waves generated by one or more vessels impacted the Ethan Allen on its starboard side. The Ethan Allen rolled to port and overturned within a few seconds. Operators of recreational vessels nearby observed the accident, proceeded immediately to the site, and began rescuing survivors. Twenty passengers died, three passengers received serious injuries, and six passengers received minor injuries in the accident. The vessel operator and 18 passengers survived without injury.